2020 Louisville Football Early Signing Day Signees

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Brock Travelstead

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @kp12travelstead!

This MaxPreps All-American was an All-State, All-Region & All-County selection was a team captain. He will showcase his talents in the All-American Bowl.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/WRKw0jagI1

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: K
Height: 6’1
Weight: 190 lbs
High School: North Pauling
Hometown: Dallas, GA
National Rank: 2049th
Position Rank: 6th
Considered: Air Force, Army, and Wyoming, among others
Twitter: @KP12travelstead
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Dezmond Tell

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @dtell_!

This First Team All-Region selection was part of the #1 defense in the state while racking up 12 sacks, 67 tackles & 15 tfls.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/724GNWKS8w

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: DT
Height: 6’1
Weight: 268 lbs
High School: Dutchtown
Hometown: Hampton, GA
National Rank: 1404th
Position Rank: 101st
Considered: Central Michigan, Chattanooga, Ohio, and South Alabama, among others
Twitter: @Dtell_
CSZ Game Breakdown: Click here

Desmond Daniels

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @100k_zay!

A big bodied tight end who brings tenacity & athleticism to the line of scrimmage.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/vOQ5vZ6m1y

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: TE
Height: 6’4
Weight: 220 lbs
High School: Langston Hughes
Hometown: Fairburn, GA
National Rank: 1630th
Position Rank: 79th
Considered: Maryland, Indiana, Syracuse, and Florida Atlantic, among others
Twitter: @100k_zay
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Duane Martin

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @ballin_kid28!

The 25th ranked ATH in SC played in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star game & was a finalist for South Carolina's Mr. Football.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/0b3na3nhz3

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: ATH
Height: 6’1
Weight: 235 lbs
High School: Laurens District 55
Hometown: Laurens, SC
National Rank: 1646th
Position Rank: 129th
Considered: East Carolina (former commit), Coastal Carolina, and Wofford
Twitter: @Ballin_kid28
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Austin Collins

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @austinc50!

This All-League, All-District & All-State selection, brings the leadership of being a Team Captain to the Band of Brothers.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Fho1eRNedh

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OG
Height: 6’4
Weight: 260 lbs
High School: Perrysburg
Hometown: Perrysburg, OH (Lived in Louisville and attended CAL)
National Rank: 1587th
Position Rank: 101st
Considered: Western Kentucky, UAB, and Toledo, among others
Twitter: @austinc50
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Kameron Wilson

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @kameron00074791!

This All State selection & 4 Star prospect was a 2x All Region selection, while leading his team as a Team Captain.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Cm7pafR4Qx

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OLB
Height: 6’1
Weight: 206 lbs
High School: Mount Zion
Hometown: Jonesboro, GA
National Rank: 522nd
Position Rank: 34th
Considered: Maryland, Georgia Tech, and Western Kentucky, among others.
Twitter: @Kameron00074791
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Nick Malito

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @nicholasmalito!

This 4x 1st Team All-Conference selection, 3x All Northeast Ohio selection & 3x All-Ohio Wide Receiver selection brings the leadership of being a Team Captain.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/BmjaGvO8bY

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: WR
Height: 6’2
Weight: 205 lbs
High School: Girard
Hometown: Girard, OH
National Rank: 1288th
Position Rank: 187th
Considered: Toledo (former commit), Air Force, and Yale, among others
Twitter: @nicholasmalito
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Jordan Watkins

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @jordantwatkins!

This Homegrown Hero is the 5th ranked player in Kentucky & has big time play ability while using speed & shiftiness to get away from defenders.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Q29TkISOy8

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: WR
Height: 6’0
Weight: 180 lbs
High School: Butler Traditional
Hometown: Louisville, KY
National Rank: 830th
Position Rank: (as ATH) 51st
Considered: UK (former commit), Rutgers, Kent State, and Central Michigan, among others
Twitter: @jordantwatkins
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Marvin Dallas

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @marvodallas7!

The Top Ranked JUCO OLB plays with a quick twitch, has a nose for finding the ball & making the big play.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/vlxz7Vo0U7

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OLB
Height: 6’1
Weight: 180 lbs
High School: (JUCO) Georgia Military College
Hometown: Milledgeville, GA
National Rank: 41st
Position Rank: 3rd
Considered: Central Michigan and USF
Twitter: @Marvodallas7
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Zay Peterson

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @zaypeterson!

The #53 ranked OLB brings it on every play, has a nose for the ball & is a terror in the open field.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/5IHn4D0tz0

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: S
Height: 6’1
Weight: 190 lbs
High School: IMG Academy
Hometown: Clayton, NC
National Rank: 839th
Position Rank: 59th
Considered: Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Colorado, and Western Kentucky, among others
Twitter: @ZayPeterson
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Trevor Reid

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @trevorreid70!

This 1st Team All-American is a Top Ranked OT among JUCO players & a force on the edge as he joins the Band of Brothers.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/n0t8FOm3lv

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OG
Height: 6’5
Weight: 265 lbs
High School: (JUCO) Georgia Military College
Hometown: Milledgeville, GA
National Rank: 26th
Position Rank: 4th
Considered: Western Kentucky
Twitter: @trevorreid70
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Lovie Jenkins

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @lovie1k!

The #55 ranked SAF in the Class of 2020 has a nose for the football & is a nightmare for those he crosses paths with on the field.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Ek4inyaeqj

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: S
Height: 5’10 1/2
Weight: 181 lbs
High School: Ocoee
Hometown: Ocoee, FL
National Rank: 703rd
Position Rank: 52nd
Considered: Notre Dame, NC State, Miami, UK, and Tennessee (former commit), among others
Twitter: @Lovie1k
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Tee Webb

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @teewebb9!

A 2019 All State QB & 4 year varsity letterman, he became 2nd all-time in passing yards at Cartersville HS. Webb passed for over 6,000 yards & 60 TDs in his career.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/E9O3FPey0T

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: QB
Height: 6’4
Weight: 185 lbs
High School: Cartersville
Hometown: Cartersville, GA
National Rank: 722nd
Position Rank: 28th
Considered: Kansas State, Michigan State, Syracuse, and Miami, among others
Twitter: @teewebb9
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Dexter Rentz Jr

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @dexterrentz!

This All-County selection for WR, led his team as a Team Captain while using his speed & big play ability to become a headache for those lined up against him.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/4r99jhp8et

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: WR/ATH
Height: 5’8 1/2
Weight: 155 lbs
High School: Ocoee
Hometown: Ocoee, FL
National Rank: 1144th
Position Rank: 82nd
Considered: Indiana, UK, Pittsburgh, and Purdue, among others
Twitter: @DexterRentz
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Christian Fitzpatrick

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @cfitz_1!

It’s all about family with this 2nd Team 2019 Detroit Free Press All-North HS Football Team selection. A Pylon All-American who is a big time target with the leadership of being a Team Captain.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/5kdP8zjiJ8

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: WR
Height: 6’4
Weight: 210 lbs
High School: Southfield
Hometown: Southfield, MI
National Rank: 735th
Position Rank: 113th
Considered: Penn State, Oregon, Iowa State, Iowa, and Washington State (former commit)
Twitter: @Cfitz_1
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Jared Dawson

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @jareddawson92!

A 2x All-Conference selection & #13 ranked player in TN who racked up 18 sacks & 49 TFLs.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/FSGU7SMKm3

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: DT
Height: 6’2
Weight: 260 lbs
High School: Collierville
Hometown: Collierville, TN
National Rank: 764th
Position Rank: 65th
Considered: Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Kansas, and Missouri, among others
Twitter: @jareddawson92
CSZ Game Breakdown: Click here

Timothy Lawson

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @flyastim!

A 3 sport athlete, hailing from Riverdale, MD, that excels in the classroom, on the field, and brings it on every play as he joins the Band of Brothers.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/xB1Cn4DVD7

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OT
Height: 6’5
Weight: 278 lbs
High School: National Christian Academy
Hometown: Fort Washington, MD
National Rank: 680th
Position Rank: 50th
Considered: NC State, North Carolina, UK, and Virginia, among others
Twitter: @flyastim
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Luke Kandra

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @luke_kandra!

This multi-sport member of the Band of Brothers was a 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District & 2nd All-State selection who hails from the same alma mater as Cards great @EWood70.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/EtYL1rnSKI

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OG
Height: 6’4
Weight: 290 lbs
High School: Elder
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
National Rank: 991st
Position Rank: 67th
Considered: Indiana, Boston College, Purdue, and Cincinnati, among others
Twitter: @luke_kandra
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Jamie “Greedy” Vance

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @iam_jvxiiii!

The #45 ranked CB in the Class of 2020 & #22 ranked prospected in the state of Louisiana (247) is a 4 time state champion.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/tQSWDzk7Sw

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: CB
Height: 5’10
Weight: 155 lbs
High School: Edna Karr
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
National Rank: 612th
Position Rank: 45th
Considered: Arkansas (former commit), Auburn, Arizona State, and Mississippi State, among others
Twitter: @iam_jvxiiii
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Kobe Baynes

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @baynes_kobe!

The 62nd ranked OG, hailing from Jacksonville, FL, brings the tenacity on every play as he joins the Band of Brothers.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/UlbfyOiXJy

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: OT/OG
Height: 6’4
Weight: 308 lbs
High School: Sandalwood
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
National Rank: 949th
Position Rank: 62nd
Considered: Miami, South Carolina, Florida State, and Virginia Tech, among others
Twitter: @baynes_kobe
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Braden Smith

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @braden_smith11!

A First Team All-State selection uses speed & quickness to leave defenders in his dust.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Z8n6bW5uYN

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: WR
Height: 5’10
Weight: 180 lbs
High School: (JUCO) NW Mississippi Community College
Hometown: Flowood, MS
National Rank: 108th
Position Rank: 13th
Considered: Western Michigan, Austin Peay, and Louisiana
Twitter: @braden_smith11
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Ja’Darien Boykin

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @JadarienB!

This four-star recruit & first team All-State selection was ranked as the #33 prospect in Georgia. He tallied 208 tackles, 32.0 sacks & 5 FF during his high school career.#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/HOLCzNfGqI

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 4 Star
Position: WDE
Height: 6’2
Weight: 235 lbs
High School: Jones County
Hometown: Gray, GA
National Rank: 318th
Position Rank: 19th
Considered: Miami, Colorado State, Arizona State, Maryland, Georgia Tech, Virginia, and Pittsburgh, among others (signed with Louisville in 2019 originally)
Twitter: @JadarienB
Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/video

Jamel Starks

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @jamel_starks!

This 3x team captain, 3x All-Region honoree, 2x All-State selection & 1st Team All-County selection was also named the 2018 Defensive Player of the Year in Dekalb County. #FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/Nb19609DbN

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: ATH/CB
Height: 5’11
Weight: 180 lbs
High School: Southwest DeKalb
Hometown: Decatur, GA
National Rank: 757th
Position Rank: 47th
Considered: Nebraska, NC State, and West Virginia, among others
Twitter: @jamel_starks
Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2CEb8R

Marqui Lowery Jr

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @MarquiLowery7!

This 3 star prospect led his team to back-to-back state title appearances. In his senior campaign he tallied two interceptions in the quarterfinals, enroute to the state title game.
#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/eVfQuZhWrI

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 18, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: CB
Height: 6’0
Weight: 170 lbs
High School: Zebulon B. Vance
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
National Rank: 1476th
Position Rank: 130th
Considered: Appalachian State (former commit), Ohio, and Miami (OH), among others
Twitter: @MarquiLowery7
Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/2ByH3F

Josh Minkins Jr

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Rating: 3 Star
Position: S
Height: 6’3
Weight: 183 lbs
High School: Ballard
Hometown: Louisville, KY
National Rank: 989th
Position Rank: 65th
Considered: UK, Western Kentucky, Marshall, and Rutgers, among others
Twitter: @JoshMinkins
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Henry Bryant

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @HenryBryantIII1!

A First Team All-County selection, among the NewEra Top 50 Players in Florida, is a relentless pass rusher & monster in the middle.#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/EdOGMIRCLj

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 19, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: DT
Height: 5’11
Weight: 275 lbs
High School: Atlantic
Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
National Rank: 699th
Position Rank: 59th
Considered: NC State, Duke, UK, and Pittsburgh, among others
Twitter: @HenryBryantIII1
CSZ Breakdown: Click here

Yaya Diaby

Welcome to 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 @greatyaya4!

The #4 ranked JUCO SDE led his school with 58 tackles, 16 TFLs & 5 sacks last season!#FlyVille20 x #NSD20 pic.twitter.com/SpGwiHnpHD

— Louisville Football (@LouisvilleFB) December 20, 2019

Rating: 3 Star
Position: SDE
Height: 6’4
Weight: 255 lbs
High School: (JUCO) Georgia Military College
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
National Rank: 42nd
Position Rank: 4th
Considered: Florida State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Kansas State, among others
Twitter: @greatyaya4
Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/v/295eA6

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